Federation of Southern Cooperatives
Tandelyn "Tan" Daniel serves as the Director of Communications & Member Relations at the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, a position held since January 2022, focusing on communication strategies for diverse networks, including black farmers and rural communities. Prior to this role, Tan founded the Georgia Hospitality & Foodservice Network to facilitate restaurant operations education and connections. Experience also includes positions at the Georgia Restaurant Association as Senior Membership Development Executive, managing sales and member retention. Tan has held various roles in hospitality and operations, including as a Hospitality Manager at Taste of Atlanta and a Unit Manager at Waffle House. Tan's early career features significant roles in marketing and project management with companies such as Danya International, EPI Marketing Services, and Scientific Games. Education was completed at The University of Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations.
Federation of Southern Cooperatives
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund is a 55-year-old non-profit cooperative association of black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives. Our mission is to be a catalyst for the development of self-supporting communities through cooperative economic development, land retention, and advocacy. What We Do: (1) Develop cooperatives and credit unions as a means for people to enhance the quality of their lives and improve their communities (2) Save, protect, and expand the landholdings of Black farmers and other underserved farmers in the South (3) Develop, advocate and support public policies to benefit our membership The Federation is also supported by grassroots organizations and corporate sponsors who are on a mission to create economic freedom and racial equity. Currently, there are over 70 active cooperative member groups, themselves with a membership of more than 20,000 families working together across ten southern states, with a concentration in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.